Pauma Elementary vs Vivian Banks Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauma Elementary
Pauma Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
Vivian Banks Charter
Pala · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
71 students
| Measure | Pauma Elementary Pauma Valley, California | Vivian Banks Charter Pala, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4086 of 5,693 | #4664 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43295 of 50,301 | #46306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 245 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Pauma Valley | Pala |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pauma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 17.6).
- •Pauma Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Pauma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Vivian Banks Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 76.7%).
- •Vivian Banks Charter does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 22.3).
- •Pauma Elementary is the larger school with 245 students compared with 71.
- •Pauma Elementary is a public school while Vivian Banks Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pauma Elementary better than Vivian Banks Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Pauma Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pauma Elementary and Vivian Banks Charter?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Pauma Valley and Pala in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauma Elementary: 245. Vivian Banks Charter: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauma Elementary and Vivian Banks Charter rank in California?
Pauma Elementary is 4086th of 5,693 and Vivian Banks Charter is 4664th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).